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Gerontology Graduate Programs

The 15-credit online gerontology & aging studies graduate certificate is a valuable tool for career advancement whether used for continuing education credits or to supplement a master’s degree in another field. Credits from this graduate certificate are designed to transfer fully into the online gerontology & aging studies master’s degree.

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Graduate Certificate Core Courses 6 credit hours

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Contemporary Perspectives on Adult Development and Aging3OSUOSUOSU
Foundations in Integrative Aging Studies3Joe SampleISUISUISU

Graduate Certificate Elective Courses 9 credit hours

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Family Relationships and Aging3UARK
Socioemotional and Cognitive Well-being throughout Adulthood3Melissa O'ConnorUARK
Creativity & Aging3OSU
Aging Policy and Advocacy3Heather FullerNDSU
Interdisciplinary Perspectives in Environments for Aging3Emily RobertsOSU
Physical Health, Wellness, and Active Aging3LaVona TraywickUARK
Applied Research Methods and Evaluation of Aging Programs3TTU
Person-Centered Long Term Care3OSU
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Sexuality and Aging3Joe SampleISU
Death & Dying as a Part of Living/Spirituality and Aging3TTUTTU